Tender

4x Deformable Mirrors

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

07 Dec 2022 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is seeking to procure 4 deformable mirrors for the development of BIFROST, a new instrument for an astronomical observatory. This procurement falls under the 'Microscopes' industry category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender, classified as an open procedure, has a tender period ending on January 9, 2023, and a contract period starting on January 10, 2023, and ending on January 11, 2023.

This tender issued by the University of Exeter presents opportunities for businesses in the goods category, particularly those involved in optical technology or astronomy. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable. Businesses able to provide deformable mirrors or related optical components are well-positioned to compete for this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

4x Deformable Mirrors

Notice Description

The optical interferometry group in the department of Physics and Astronomy is undertaking the development BIFROST, a new instrument for an astronomical observatory. Key optics required to operate the instrument are the four deformable mirrors which this procurement aims to procure. This project has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (grant agreement No 101003096).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01a67a4c-f485-4f2e-849c-099fe8402180
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06e38915-c703-4cdd-acbb-f0a39b954fad
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Jan 2023 - 11 Jan 2023 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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